UFC Veteran Retires Following Tough Final Stretch

Making it in the UFC demands more than skill — it demands grit, toughness, and a willingness to sacrifice. Fighters spend years pushing their bodies to the limit, often battling injuries and setbacks behind the scenes. Today, we learned that another competitor has made the emotional decision to step away from the Octagon. Leaving a career behind is never easy, especially for those who spent their lives chasing greatness and building a name through perseverance and heart.

Today, we learned that Vinc Pichel, better known by his nickname 'From Hell', that he has decided to retire. Pichel posted on his X account with the caption, 'There is so much to say. The short version: At 42 years old, I’m officially retiring from competing in MMA. The long version: I’m sad, I’m excited, I’m happy, I’m afraid. I’m grateful to everyone who was with me or part of my MMA career and there are too many to list.' In a heartfelt and lengthy post, he also shared, 'I’m really going to miss hearing the crack of those pads!